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Do you suffer with it hunni? I did my 1st pregnancy and think it's making an appearance this time around. If you are really suffering I had physio to help me. They should be a number to contact them in your maternity book so you can book yourself in x

Copied and pasted from another thread about SPD so sorry if it doesn't make sense but there's some hints and tips in there

I had really bad spd/pgp with my first and it's creeping back again this time. It's because of the hormone relaxin making everything looser and more flexible. I had physio the first time really late on and they told me to stay away from the chiropractor. Which was nonsense. This time I've been seeing the chiro from day one and they're amazing. If you can afford it I definitely recommend it. There are many simple things you can do to help though. Keep your legs together when getting in and out of the car. So bum first then swing legs in. Sit down to put pants socks and trousers on. Sleep with a pillow between your knees to keep your pelvis neutral. Ice your pelvis regularly to help keep inflammation to a minimum. Swim but avoid breast stroke. Make sure you have comfy shoes if you're walking anywhere and avoid running or going long distances where possible. Don't sit cross legged or on the floor or anything. Avoid lifting anything heavy and try not to carry anything heavy. If you need to then make sure the weight is even. And the last is to invest in an SI belt which helps pull your pelvis back together again. They do one on Amazon or a chiro/physio will be able to get hold of one.

Hope some of that is helpful!! It's best to nip it in the bud early so start doing all those things and it should help but definitely let your midwife know so they can get you some physio if needed (And if you can't get to a chiropractor)

Poor you. It’s horrible. I’m on my fifth pregnancy and have had 3 inductions at 38 weeks due to severe SPD. For me it has gotten worse every pregnancy. So much so with this one I’m in crutches already and I’m only 22 weeks. Best advice I can give is try to minimise movements, speak to your GP for a physio referral asap and hang in there. As soon as the baby is born the relief is immense. Actually one thing I can’t wait to feel! Good luck.

I had it bad with my son and have it again now. My consultant has said the best thing I can do is pain management. Don't be afraid to have your max dose of paracetamol each day. Also look up different ways to do day to day tasks. Sit down to put shoes/trousers on ect. No heavy lifting.

I have a support band I wear to keep my belly high so I have less pressure down below and also rocking on my birthing/yoga ball helps at night. Xx

I'm a FTM (first time mum) and have it, I spoke to my midwife and she has referred me for physio, she suggested going swimming, making sure to sit with good posture, no sitting on the floor and getting a birthing ball to help ease the pain

I'm a FTM and have it, I spoke to my midwife and she has referred me fo...

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18/01/2018

I'm a FTM and have it, I spoke to my midwife and she has referred me for physio, she suggested going swimming, making sure to sit with good posture, no sitting on the floor and getting a birthing ball to help ease the pain

Thanks for all your replies. I don’t know anything about SPD but I’ve had really bad lower back pain and now is spreading to my hip an my mum said it could be this so just wanted to know a bit more thanks, I really hope it’s not ☹️ Xx

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